Is Romeo Fortune’s Fool? Act III Scene 1. Introducing…. Fortune’s fool? Fortune is another word for fate or destiny. At the end of Act III Scene 1, Romeo.

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Is Romeo Fortune’s Fool? Act III Scene 1

Introducing…. Fortune’s fool? Fortune is another word for fate or destiny. At the end of Act III Scene 1, Romeo yells out that he is Fortune’s fool. Several terrible events (two people are dead and he’s been banished) have just occurred and Romeo played a key role in them. Now, he will have to face the consequences. Romeo feels that his life is over and that Fortune (fate, destiny, or maybe even God) is laughing at his misery. Is Fortune laughing at him? Should Romeo blame Fortune or should he take responsibility for what happened?

Cause and Effect Is how the author showing cause and effect through  What the character does (behavior)  What the character says (speech)  What the character thinks and feels  What other people say about the character  What other people do to the character Does the evidence show that Romeo or that Fortune is responsible for what happens in Act III Scene 1?

Is Romeo Fortune’s fool? Choices What he can control Fortune What he can’t control  _______________________ Think about the actions that Romeo chooses to make.  _______________________ Consider what things are beyond his control.

Is Romeo Fortune’s fool? Directions: 1. Write a paragraph on your half-sheet. 2. Write a full sentence for the introduction and the conclusion. 3. Use at least two pieces evidence to show whether Romeo or Fortune is responsible for the outcomes of the scene.

Introduction/Conclusion sentences Examples: Clearly, Romeo is ……. for two obvious reasons. There are two substantial reasons to argue that Romeo Montague … The text proves that Romeo Montague is… with two pieces of evidence.

Two Example of Evidence Romeo is responsible Fortune is responsible Transition: Romeo’s choices prove that he… Evidence 1: For example, he… This makes it obvious that… Evidence 2: Romeo also… By doing this he shows… Transition: The facts of situation prove that Fortune… Evidence 1: First, there is the fact that… This scenario reveals… Evidence 2: The reader should also consider… This fact shows…